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Ready for an unforgettable summer on the water? Join the Salty Dawgs for the 2025 Downeast Rally, a unique sailing experience that blends overnight ocean passages, scenic New England cruising, and the camaraderie of fellow sailors. Departing from Hampton, VA in early July, the rally takes you through iconic East Coast ports like Newport and Cuttyhunk, before cruising into the heart of Maine’s rugged coast. Enjoy expert shoreside support, weather routing, and a three-day mini cruise among Maine’s pristine anchorages, with plenty of opportunities to explore, relax, and connect. But why stop there? Continue your adventure with the Maritime Rally, sailing across the Gulf of Maine to Shelburne, Nova Scotia, before exploring the picturesque coastline of Nova Scotia and on to the majestic Bras d’Or Lake in Cape Breton.
 

Click here for a recording of the May 21 webinar, A look at the 2025 Summer Rallies


DOWNEAST RALLY 

Depart Hampton, VA July 5, depart New England July 13

Whether the SDSA Downeast Rally is part of your preparation for longer offshore passages, a great summer get-away, or an opportunity to extend your coastal cruising experience with new friends, you’ll love the experiences, smells, and sights the  Downeast Rally provides.  New England is known for fresh seafood, rugged shorelines, and quaint, historic towns.

 

This rally provides Captains with Atlantic Ocean sailing, visiting new ports, entering busy Atlantic ports, planning for the currents and tides of those entrances, planning the best time to transit considering current, and finally enjoying Maine.  Local knowledge from Salty Dawgs is provided at pre-departure briefings to assist in your passage and in planning your summer cruising in New England and Maine. The Rally objective is to get to Rockland, in the heart of “Downeast Maine” as safely as possible, without any challenging overnight navigation of the Cape Cod Canal and entry and exit of challenging ports.

More details here.

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